Historical figures in Perth

The atlas holds 7 people and 15 moments here, from 1939 to 2024. The most recorded lives are Robin Warren, Heath Ledger and Bob Hawke. Among them Performers, Musicians and Composers and Royalty, across the Space Age and the Cold War.

Notable people

  1. Bob Hawke

    from 1939 to 1983

    3 moments here

    Australian trade-union leader and Labor politician who served as Australia’s 23rd prime minister from 1983 to 1991.…

  2. Elizabeth II

    in 2011

    1 moment here

    Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…

  3. George Michael

    in 2010

    1 moment here

    English singer-songwriter and record producer, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, England.…

  4. Heath Ledger

    from 1979 to 2007

    3 moments here

    Australian actor and music-video director whose career began in Australian television, expanded internationally after his 1998 move to the United…

  5. Lee Kuan Yew

    in 1976

    1 moment here

    Singaporean barrister and statesman who co-founded the People’s Action Party and served as Singapore’s first prime minister from 1959 to 1990.…

  6. Robin Warren

    from 1968 to 2024

    5 moments here

    Australian pathologist whose observations of curved bacteria in gastric biopsies and subsequent collaboration with Barry Marshall transformed…

  7. Whitney Houston

    in 1988

    1 moment here

    American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…

Moments

  1. 1939 Family relocation to Perth Bob Hawke
  2. 1952 University graduation Bob Hawke
  3. 1968 Arrival in Perth Robin Warren
  4. 1968 Royal Perth Hospital pathology post Robin Warren
  5. 1976 Statement in Perth Lee Kuan Yew
  6. 1979 Observation of gastric bacteria Robin Warren
  7. 1979 Birth in Perth Heath Ledger
  8. 1981 Meeting Barry Marshall at Royal Perth Hospital Robin Warren
  9. 1983 America's Cup celebration Bob Hawke
  10. 1988 Perth Telethon performance Whitney Houston
  11. 1996 Returns to Perth for Sweat Heath Ledger
  12. 2007 Christmas visit to Perth Heath Ledger
  13. 2010 Australian return concert George Michael
  14. 2011 Attended Perth CHOGM Elizabeth II
  15. 2024 Death in Perth Robin Warren

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